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Claris FileMaker Zoom Integration

Integrating Zoom with your Claris FileMaker application can be a powerful way to enhance business processes. FileMaker’s flexibility for custom solutions, combined with Zoom's robust API, allows users to review past meetings, create meetings, and more without needing to leave your FileMaker solution. Includes a video and sample file.

Summer Law  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 2nd, 2024

Responsive Grid Layouts for Web Applications

Creating responsive layouts is critical to user experience (UX) when building software applications. All user interface (UI) components — navigation, lists, forms, grids — must adapt to various screen sizes, device orientations, font sizes, user themes, accessibility needs, and more.  This article focuses on creating thoughtfully designed grid interfaces that address all of these needs.

Aaron Kaiser  /  Web  /  September 17th, 2024

Claris FileMaker OAuth Emails

With FileMaker's release of OAuth email support, there is now a more secure and reliable option to send emails from Claris FileMaker using Outlook's GraphAPI or Google's Gmail API. Includes sample file and video.

Michael Wyda  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  September 10th, 2024

Upgrade from Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud

Looking to upgrade your nonprofit's tech stack? We're offering a free upgrade analysis for organizations wanting to upgrade from Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) to the new Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud! Fill out our form to get your free analysis today.

Maria Thompson  /  News,  Salesforce  /  September 6th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Execute Data API Write Operations

The FileMaker Execute Data API script step now supports write operations. These new operations allow you to create, update, delete, and duplicate records, as well as return metadata, all through a single JSON object. Includes video and sample file.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker  /  August 21st, 2024

Salesforce Education Cloud Winter '25 Highlights

The future of education is here, and Salesforce is leading the charge with its latest Winter '25 Education Cloud updates. These updates will revolutionize the way your institution operates, making learning smoother, more engaging, and more intuitive for everyone involved. Bundle up and get ready to explore the coolest features Salesforce has to offer this season!

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  August 16th, 2024

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Winter ‘25 Highlights

As the chill of winter draws nearer, Salesforce is turning up the heat with the Winter ‘25 release for Nonprofit Cloud! Packed with exciting features, this update is all about making your nonprofit operations smoother, faster, and more impactful. Whether you're managing campaigns, tracking donations, or reviewing grant applications, these new tools are designed to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling of getting more done with less effort.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  August 16th, 2024

Salesforce Winter '25 Highlights

Winter is coming, so be sure to bundle up with the features in Salesforce’s Winter '25 release. Come out of the cold, cozy up by the fire, and read about some of our favorite features that will keep you nice and toasty.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce  /  August 15th, 2024

Save the Date for Claris Engage 2025

Mark your calendars for Claris Engage 2025, which will be held March 25-26 in Austin, Texas! This is more than just another tech event—it's the most important gathering of the year for the Claris community, where innovation, connection, and inspiration come together. Register early to be first in line and have a chance to save $250!

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  August 13th, 2024

Using Lambdas to Overcome Salesforce Governor Limits

Salesforce is a great CRM product, but it has some limitations that can prove troublesome depending on the situation. Since each org has to share Salesforce’s processing power, Salesforce has implemented governor limits to ensure that each org gets its fair share of the resources. While these limits are generally generous and best practices can help avoid them, they can still be hit in certain situations. Fortunately, there are ways around these limits, such as using Lambdas.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce  /  August 7th, 2024

Audit Logging in Claris FileMaker

In Claris FileMaker, audit logs provide a detailed history of changes to records that are essential for maintaining the security, integrity, and compliance of any database system. From native FileMaker capabilities to third-party options, the choices you have for audit logging solutions are just as diverse as the data in the logs themselves.

Summer Law  /  Claris FileMaker  /  August 2nd, 2024

PSOS with Callback & Local Notifications in Claris FileMaker

Discover the latest advancements in FileMaker 2024 with our in-depth look at two game-changing features: PSOS with Callback and Configure Local Notification. These powerful tools can transform your development process, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows. Whether you’re running lengthy reports or managing complex scripts, these new functionalities offer greater flexibility and control. Let's explore practical examples of how to leverage these features to create efficient and responsive FileMaker solutions. Includes sample file and video.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 24th, 2024

Surveys for Success: Heart to Heart International

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to Heart to Heart International for every survey received during Q3 of 2024. Heart to Heart International works to improve access to healthcare around the world. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  July 17th, 2024

50 Ways to Use Claris FileMaker

As a Claris FileMaker Platinum Partner, we help businesses across all industries create custom software solutions tailored to their unique needs. We dive into 50 real-life use cases showcasing FileMaker's unparalleled flexibility and adaptability. Discover how FileMaker can streamline your operations, integrate systems, and scale with your growth.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  July 16th, 2024

Image Manipulation in Claris FileMaker

We demo Claris FileMaker's image manipulation features that allow users to natively re-size, rotate, and crop images, eliminating the need for an external photo editing app and allowing for a more polished and professional presentation of images. Includes a video and sample file.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2024

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